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The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

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Crochet Club!

5:15pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mic Night!

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open Mic Night is BACK! 

Sign up today to perform live music, stand up comedy, karaoke, or poetry! You can also sign up to support a friend or check out local artists! See you there!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime in the Teen Room

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film Screening
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are adjusting our anime program in the Teen Room. Join us Wednesdays in June from 6:00PM-7:00PM for a chance to watch the latest and greatest in Japanese animation! For June, we’ll continue watching the new season of One Piece.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have old photos that you would like to digitally preserve? VHS tapes you would like to convert to DVD? Old film negatives you would love to save? Library staff can work with you to save those precious memories! 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Recycled Material Paper Making

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make paper out of recycled materials! Participants will be guided through the process of making paper by Librarian Mads.

Registration required! To complete the project please arrive no later than 5:15pm. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics with Li Liu

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Be amazed by Li Liu's astounding acrobatics! Everyone welcome to come and enjoy the show!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba at the Library!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Zumba at the library with certified Zumba instructor, Tim Engstrom! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to dance! Register today!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk!

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

11:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside of Teen
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Banned Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. This month's book is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle.

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1-on-1 Tech
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Event Details:

One-on-one technology assistance is offered Mondays from 10-11 a.m. and Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. Individuals may register for up to two 30 minute sessions per month by calling 860-224-3155 x125 or stopping by the Information Desk.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friendship Service Center Outreach

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Small
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals experiencing homelessness with finding shelter, accessing showers, doing laundry, and more. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others?

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Connecticut Invention Convention

10:00am–12:00pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Summer Gaming Tournaments: Fatal Fury

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us all summer long for weekly video game tournaments! This week we'll be playing Fatal Fury. First place will win a small prize! This event is intended for ages 12 and up. 


 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Blue Moon Raptors

10:00am–11:30am
Children, All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Blue Moon Raptors presents the Secret Life of Owls. Meet the birds!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Customize Your Sun Hat

12:30pm–2:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own plain sun hat and make it unique, stylish and cute! 

Use varying techniques to decorate, such as embroidery, fabric paint, sewing, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have old photos that you would like to digitally preserve? VHS tapes you would like to convert to DVD? Old film negatives you would love to save? Library staff can work with you to save those precious memories! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1-on-1 Tech
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Event Details:

One-on-one technology assistance is offered Mondays from 10-11 a.m. and Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. Individuals may register for up to two 30 minute sessions per month by calling 860-224-3155 x125 or stopping by the Information Desk.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives Club: Name Bracelets

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join the Crafty Creatives to make personalized bracelets!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Hive Crochet Club

5:15pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

This event is in the "Children" group

Meet the Animals from Reptile Nook!

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Come to the Jefferson Branch Library to meet some scaly and slimy new friends from the Reptile Nook!

This event is in the "Children" group

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join us for stories presented by TaleWise!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk!

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?